Kieran (Kiery) Murray of the Small Impact Creative Writers' Group in Navan launched his new poetry book, "Summer Solstice" on the Hill Of Tara on Saturday last, selling more than a few by all accounts. I picked up a copy a number weeks ago, but dropped in anyway, or that was the idea, and only a day late it was nevertheless an interesting visit. (I thought it was on both Saturday and Sunday night!). Kiery was an active member of the campaign against the routing of the M3 through the Tara/Skryne valley and many of the poems in this collection and his first book,"Vigil" reflect on these type of concerns. There are a number of poems here about individuals who have made a difference in one way or the other, and often at great cost, anyway the marque was still there and people were enjoying themselves and refreshments could be had in the form of hot soup. The girl outside on the guitar (Morag?) was doing a fine version of Richard Thompson's classic, "Beeswing" which as coincidence would have it was the last song I was listening to on youtube the night before. I first heard Christy Moore singing this and there are a fair old number of versions out there! The girl recommended Pixi on Myspace, said he puts his heart into it. Myself, I don't know, depends on the mood you're in. Have a listen, see what you think. All beautiful.
Richard Thompson
click hereChristy Mooreclick here
Photos: Kiery and friends and girl with guitar(Morag?)
Thanks to artists and the people who loaded up the songs.
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